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Summer Berry Eton Mess

Crushed meringue, whipped cream and berries. Ready in 15 minutes.

By The Food Gene Updated

  • 15 minutes
  • Beginner
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
Prep
15 mins
Serves
4
Level
Beginner
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Strawberries and cream layered in a glass

This famous English pudding is meant to look messy.

Assemble it just before serving, so the meringue stays crunchy.

Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

  1. Prepare the fruit

    Halve the strawberries. Mash a third of the berries with the icing sugar.

  2. Whip

    Whip the cream to soft peaks.

  3. Fold

    Fold the meringue, whole berries and mashed berries through the cream in swirls. Spoon into glasses and serve straight away.

Questions about this recipe

Can I make it ahead?

Prepare the fruit and whip the cream up to 2 hours ahead and keep them in the fridge. Fold together just before serving.